You could probably describe Bernard “Focus…” Edwards, Jr. production sound as soulful tempura roll: spicy and layered with just enough crunch. The multi-instrumentalist has blessed tracks for The Game, Busta Rhymes, Marsha Ambrosius, Bishop Lamont and more. After spending six years working as an in-house producer for Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment, Focus took a hiatus in 2009 and returned after a few years. Most recently he worked on six tracks from Dre’s Compton album and released two instrumental albums, Analog In a Digital World (Part 1 and 2) in 2015. With the 1-year anniversary of Compton a few weeks away we wanted to take a moment to help the unfamiliar get acquainted with this un-sung musical genius.

Some producers are content to recycle their signature sound over and over again, but Grammy Award winner Focus… is dedicated to keeping his music impossible to easily label, a mission that continues with the release of his new album, Focal Point 1172. Production on all ten original tracks is provided by Focus…, with additional rhyme assistance coming from the likes of Slum Village, J. Pinder and Rapper Big Pooh. Featured on the project are highly rated singles “AUTUMN” and “Clouds”. Download: Focus… – Focal Point: 1172 Tracklist 01. Intro 02. Autumn 03. Blow 04. 4Love (Interlude) 05. The Life 06. DTA f. Slum Village 07. Centerlude 08. Clouds f. J. Pinder & Rapper Big Pooh 09. Sabotage 10. ECC 9*5 Previously: Focus… – Intro [Video]